Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
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Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
coastal environs
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Pitanga
Red Buckeye
In German
Pitanga
Red Buckeye
In French
Pitanga
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Pitanga
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Pitanga
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Pitanga
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Pitanga
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Pitanga and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Red Buckeye. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pitanga and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Pitanga and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Red Buckeye season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Pitanga and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Red Buckeye
Care of Pitanga and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.